What can you say about Arnhem Land’s Yothu Yindi that hasn’t already been said?

After arriving on the scene back in 1986, their traditional Yolngu culture was always at the fore, whether it was in the song-writing, or in their live performances.

For more than 20 years they’ve entertained, and released six albums, adding to that total recently with the retrospective Healing Stone: The Best of Yothu Yindi.

During their career they visited an astounding 30 countries, sharing Yolngu culture through music.

The accolades accumulated over the years; a Human Rights Songwriting Award for 'Treaty', which was also named one of the top 30 Australian songs of all time, and eight ARIA awards. Lead singer Dr Yunupingu was named Australian of the Year in 1993.

To document individual members' achievements outside of the music is impossible. Though true to the lyrics in Yothu Yindi songs, education is the mandate—which harks back to Dr Yunupingu's experience working in schools.

In December 2012 the ultimate recognition for an Australian band was bestowed unto Yothu Yindi—after 26 years together the Australian Recording Industry Association inducted Yothu Yindi into their Hall of Fame.

Listen to this episode of AWAYE! using the link above to find out more.